Festool DRC 18-4 - Manual (Page 13)

DRC 18/4
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7.1 Changing direction of rotation [1-8]
• Switch to the left = clockwise rotation
• Switch to the right = counterclockwise rotation
7.2 Changing gear
You can change gear using the gear switch [1-6].
7.3 Adjusting the torque[1-7]
Fastening
Select the correct torque setting:
Position 1 = low torque
Position 12 = high torque
An acoustic signal sounds when the preset torque
is reached and the machine then switches off. You
must release and press the ON/OFF switch [1-4]
again to start the machine.
Drilling
Mark is aligned with drill symbol
= maximum
torque.
8 Tool holder, attachments
 Prior to initial use: apply multi-purpose grease
to the drill spindle and gearbox neck.
8.1 CENTROTEC tool chuck [6]
Quick change of tools with CENTROTEC shaft
Only clamp CENTROTEC tools in CENTRO-
TEC tool chucks.
Wear gloves when replacing!
8.2 Chuck [7]
For clamping drill bits and bits with max. shaft di-
ameter of 13 mm.
Clamp tool centrally in the chuck.
8.3 Angle attachment [8]
Drilling and screwdriving at right angle to machine
(partly as an accessory).
8.4 Tool holder in the drill spindle [9]
Bits can be inserted directly into the hexagon sock-
et holder of the drill spindle.
8.5 Depth stop [10]
The depth stop (partly as an accessory) allows the
user to insert screws to a predefined depth. You can
set the dimension by which the screw head pro-
trudes above or is recessed below the surface of the
workpiece.
Depth setting
Turn the housing [10-1] to set
the desired fastening depth.
Each detent position changes the
fastening depth by 0.1 mm.
Sleeve A/B must be removed before a screw can be
unscrewed.
9 Working with the machine
9.1 On/Off switch [1-4]
Press = ON, release = OFF
 The speed of the machine depends on how far
the on/off switch is pressed in.
9.2 Bit depot [1-3]
Magnetic, for storing bits and bit holders.
9.3 Belt clip [1-9]
The belt clip (right/left) allows the user to attach
the machine briefly to work clothing.
9.4 Attaching the additional handle[5]
Always use the additional handle.
 Position the additional handle [5-2] on the ex-
tension of the gearbox housing and engage the
recesses on the additional handle in the lugs on
the housing.
 Turn the handle until secured in position.
 Turn the handle to adjust the position in 30° in-
crements.
 The drilling depth can be adjusted using the
depth stop [5-1].
9.5 Acoustic warning signal
Acoustic warning signals sound and the machine
switches off in the following operating states:
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
 Always disconnect the battery pack before any
type of work on the machine!
– Preset torque reached.
– "Block protect", starting torque too high.
– Machine overloaded